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Characteristics of the Primary Learner
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What can I do to further explore new ideas?
What are my new learning goals?
Characteristics of the Primary Learner
Intellectual
Physical
Characteristics of the Primary Learner
Social Characteristics
Intellectual Characteristics
Spiritual / Moral
Emotional
Social
Communciation
Appreciate games with definite rules
Need lots of opportunities to learn cooperation, responsibility, consideration & empathy
- observe the primary learner in action
- begin developing lesson plans utilizing my knowledge of the primary learner
- continue reading and exploring the characteristics of the primary learner
- Enjoy repetition
- Short attention span
- Enjoy discovery and exploration
- Like to talk and ask why
- Need a variety of hands-on experiences
- Learn best if physically active
Physical Characteristics
Need
What did I learn?
Need to move
Motor skills are still developing
Like to discuss moral issues based on experiences
Sense of right and wrong
Necessary to differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate reactions
Have varying degrees of control over their emotions
Becoming more independent
Curious, creative, imaginative
Experience difficulty with waiting
Communication Characteristics
Spiritual / Moral Characteristics
Emotional Characteristics
Need many opportunities to develop and use language
References
Now that I have an understanding of the characteristics of the primary learner and some of the possible implications for teaching, I feel that my next step is to explore instructional strategies for teaching in the primary division. I'd like to explore how to provide inquiry and play-based learning opportunities which help students to develop their communication, cooperation and critical thinking skills.
http://www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/curriculum/guides/health/primary/sect1.PDF
http://jadelaware.org/documents/09%20Student%20Characteristics_Elementary.pdf
The Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program, Draft Version 2010 - 2011
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/family/az1036.html